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Jim Mohlala

Education: Masters Candidate (Media and Communications), Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation (2025), Advanced Diploma in Journalism (2024), Diploma in Journalism (2020-2023)

Experience: Human Interest Writer at Briefly News (December 2025-present), Social justice reporter at Daily Maverick (2023-2024), Freelance Journalist at Sunday Times/TimesLIVE (2024-2025), Assistant to Office of FID Dean, CPUT (2025)

Awards: Deans Special Award (CPUT) - Excellent Editorial Leadership

Jim Mohlala is a Human Interest writer for Briefly News (joined in 2025). Mohlala holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation and an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He started his career working at the Daily Maverick and has written for the Sunday Times and TimesLIVE. Jim has several years of experience covering social justice, crime and community stories. You can reach him at jim.mohlala@briefly.co.za

1280 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“Go where the money is”: Pieter Kriel calls out DA & ANC for using poverty as election campaign tool

“Go where the money is”: Pieter Kriel calls out DA & ANC for using poverty as election campaign tool

Politics

2 months ago

“Papa won’t repeat”: SA kid’s ‘Ayeye Papa’ rope swing commentary has Mzansi in stitches

“Papa won’t repeat”: SA kid’s ‘Ayeye Papa’ rope swing commentary has Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

“Not changing my green book”: Mzansi react as Home Affairs launches new online Smart ID tool

“Not changing my green book”: Mzansi react as Home Affairs launches new online Smart ID tool

South Africa

2 months ago

Martin Sweet recognised for impact on nearly 2 million learners in SA

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Martin Sweet recognised for impact on nearly 2 million learners in SA

People

2 months ago

Bolt launches ChatGPT ride booking feature for South African users

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Bolt launches ChatGPT ride booking feature for South African users

South Africa

2 months ago

“This is special”: Mzansi reacts as champion choir fills FlySafair flight with proudly SA moment

“This is special”: Mzansi reacts as champion choir fills FlySafair flight with proudly SA moment

People

2 months ago

“Respect your hustle”: SA reacts as man reveals income of selling sweets on the streets

“Respect your hustle”: SA reacts as man reveals income of selling sweets on the streets

People

2 months ago

South African creator MR GWABABA TESTER shares his inspiring journey selling sweets to reach a R10,000 goal, earning R475 through hard work and community support.

“You got to be kidding”: R800k house has SA debating Zimbabwe real estate market

“You got to be kidding”: R800k house has SA debating Zimbabwe real estate market

Africa

2 months ago

A modest Mbare house for R800K ignites debate online over Zimbabwe's property prices and affordability, as social media users question market disconnect from wages.

Meet Stacey-Lee May: South Africa’s only female Monster Energy motorsport athlete

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Meet Stacey-Lee May: South Africa’s only female Monster Energy motorsport athlete

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

Joburg’s Stacey-Lee May, a pioneering female motorsport athlete, overcame bullying to excel in spinning, inspiring women across South Africa’s automotive industry.

“I’ll pass, thank you”: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation TB vaccine faces backlash in South Africa

“I’ll pass, thank you”: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation TB vaccine faces backlash in South Africa

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africans reacted after government confirmed preparations for a possible new tuberculosis vaccine pending successful trials and regulatory approval

“Isn't it Sepedi?”: SA content creator stun SA with unofficial Mzansi language spoken by 800K people

“Isn't it Sepedi?”: SA content creator stun SA with unofficial Mzansi language spoken by 800K people

South Africa

2 months ago

Explore the debate over Sepulana, a language spoken by 800,000 in Mpumalanga, and its quest for official recognition despite its classification as a Sepedi dialect.

“I don’t believe what I’m seeing”: Mzansi stunned after rats found at popular grocery store butchery

“I don’t believe what I’m seeing”: Mzansi stunned after rats found at popular grocery store butchery

South Africa

2 months ago

Footage of rats near sausages at a Daveyton grocery store raises alarms about food safety in South Africa. A viral video sparks nationwide concern.

“Bring back death penalty”: Mzansi reacts as Nigerian man calls out drug-dealing Nigerians in SA

“Bring back death penalty”: Mzansi reacts as Nigerian man calls out drug-dealing Nigerians in SA

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian content creator criticises drug trafficking by Nigerians in South Africa, stressing its impact on innocent foreigners and community tensions.

“This is terrible”: Mzansi divided as SANDF allegedly force SA man to remove camouflage pants

“This is terrible”: Mzansi divided as SANDF allegedly force SA man to remove camouflage pants

People

2 months ago

A Hanover Park fashion designer’s claims against SANDF soldiers sparked debate about camouflage clothing laws and enforcement across South Africa.

"Looks like 1994 voting queue": SA reacts as Orlando Pirates fans storm Mall of Africa for new kit

"Looks like 1994 voting queue": SA reacts as Orlando Pirates fans storm Mall of Africa for new kit

People

2 months ago

Orlando Pirates supporters lined up at Mall of Africa to buy new jerseys after a successful season. The launch created excitement reminiscent of historic events.

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